How far is Sumner, MI from Breckenridge, MI?
The driving distance from Sumner, MI to Breckenridge, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumner and Breckenridge.
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Start on Lynn Street
53 m · 13 sec · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto North Warner Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Warner Road
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Turn right onto West Harrison Road
9 mi · 12 min · West Harrison Road
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Turn left onto North State Road
2 mi · 3 min · North State Road
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Road
6 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto North Wisner Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Wisner Road
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Turn right onto West Saginaw Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner and Breckenridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Harrison Road
Turn right onto West Harrison Road
9.01 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumner to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Sumner and 14 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Breckenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).
#1 Sumner
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 43.3071900, -84.8170700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breckenridge
Town in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 43.4080800, -84.4750000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saginaw Street (-84.475, 43.40799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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